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YD12 TVX

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TVX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,108 miles

front number plate deteriorated-rear exhaust box corroded-front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing thin-both front inner steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2025 139,148 miles

front brake discs corroded and slightly worn-rear brake discs and pads wearing thin-rear tie arm bushes perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly perished-both front inner steering arms have slight play-o/s/f cv boot slightly perished-n/s/f anti roll bar link boot perished

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,335 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low-inner steering rack arms slight play-rear brake discs wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 122,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 118,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,356 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 67,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,797 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated (inner walls splitting)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YD12 TVX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 TVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD12 TVX registered?

YD12 TVX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is YD12 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TVX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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